The 2010 GLK350 should be here in January. Here is a great overview from MotorWeek.

Labels: Future Models, GLK-Class, Videos

While I was in Germany last week a new photo of the 2010 E-Class hit the net courtesy of the German magazine Auto Zeitung. It's not the best angle. From the side it looks very similar to the current C-Class.


You can get a better idea about what the interior will be like here.

Labels: E-Class, Future Models

This concept car, the Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION, is set to debut in Paris in October. It looks like a coupe/R-Class hybrid to me. More important than what this car is, is what it might show us about the 2010 E-Class and CLK Coupe.

We know that the E-Class is expected to maintain the 4-headlight look but become more angular like the new S, C and SL. This concept car is using a very SL style grille along with the 4-headlight look. I like this depiction of the 4 headlights much better than some of the renderings I have seen.


Our next new vehicle debut will be the BlueTEC diesel SUV's in October, the GLK small SUV in January and then 2010 E and CLK Coupe next summer.

Labels: CLK-Class, E-Class, Future Models

Mercedes just released these photos without any other details to explain the functionality, release date, or model avaliablity of this update. I'm making some assumptions here so please don't take this as fact.





These first two images are taken in a GLK. You can see that in addition to the currently avaliable iPod and audio input jacks a new USB connection will be avaliable along with a 12 volt power outlet in the glovebox. The big question is what devices will be able to interface through this USB connection.



This photo was taken in a C-Class and shows a similar box with the addition of an SD card slot. Since most 2009 models will have an SD card slot on ther radio this may be a retrofit for older models or just for the 2009 models that don't already have an SD card slot. We would have to assume that the devices shown are all intended to work with this system so at the least the USB connection should be able to read music files off of a thumb drive. It would be great if this connection could be used to read files from smartphones or other phones with a usb connection. I'll be sure to post more information on this as it's released.

Labels: Accessories, Future Models

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz models are just around the corner and we are starting to get a little information for the following model years. This information is preliminary and by no means is it set in stone. It is the best information I have available at this time.

August 2008 - Facelifted 2009 ML - Photo - Options

October 2008 - BlueTEC SUV's with 50-State emissions

January 2009 - 2010 GLK arrives in the 300 and 350 gasoline V-6's

January 2009 - SL63 Black - Only 200 for the US! 600 hp and 722 lb/ft torque

June 2009 - All new CLK Coupe

June 2009 - Facelifted GL

August 2009 - All new 2010 E-Class

Mid 2009 - ML450 Gas/Electric Hybrid

Mid 2009 - S400 Gas/Electric Hybrid

Late 2009 - Facelifted S-Class

Late 2009 - G550 MY2010

Mid 2010 - All new CLK Cabriolet

2010 - E320 Bluetec in new body style

2010 - C-Class diesel...maybe the C250

2010 - GLK diesel (maybe a diesel hybrid)

2011 - S-Class diesel

If you're interested in one of these vehicles, and plan to purchase from Atlanta Classic Cars, please let me know and I will notify you as more information becomes available.

Labels: Diesel, Future Models, Newsletter

Motor Trend went to Spain to get behind the wheel of the new GLK350. While the car they tested had the off-road package that is not expected to be an option here it is still a good article for anyone interested in this new compact SUV. You can read their full report here

Labels: Future Models, GLK-Class

Mercedes just sent out an information sheet on the 2010 GLK350 4Matic. I have included the 4 pages here as a PDF for you.


This SUV will be slightly smaller than the ML350 and will share a lot with the C-Class. This is the first time I have seen a real interior picture. Notice that it has the same steering wheel, armrest, instrument cluster, door buttons and climate control as the 2008 C-Class.

You'll be able to see a lot more of the GLK in the new "Sex and the City" movie. From what I understand, one of the women drives the new GLK and Mr. Big is chauffered in an S550 as well!

Labels: Future Models, GLK-Class

Spy pictures of the 2010 E-Class have begun to leak out. As expected, it will mirror a lot of the changes you have already seen in the C-Class and S-Class. My inventory manager saw some official Mercedes-Benz pictures of it at a line-set meeting. She said that these spy pictures don't show how "aggressive and impressive" it really looks!

Squareish headlights, sharp shoulder lines and a more angular trunk lid characterize the outside. On the inside, the 2010 E will have the updated navigation system and the central command controller. Also, they have moved the gear selection to the steering column like in the S-Class. This frees up more space for cup holders and storage.

Mercedes keeps new models as quiet as possible until the release date. Don't expect to see anything official about options or pricing for over a year. If you would like to be updated as information comes available please e-mail me.

Labels: E-Class, Future Models

The 2009 SL550 visited the dealership yesterday for our training class. It was great to be able to see it in person! While it is not a complete redesign, it is more substantial than just the usual refresh. I've pointed out the main aesthetic differences in the slideshow above. Of course, the pictures don't do it justice. It looks aggressive, fresh and exciting.

The new technology is perfect...exactly what the SL needed. The new Navigation system has the same graphics and the C-Class/S-Class system but does not use the central command controller. The 40 gb hard drive allows the data to be used much faster and updated more often. Also, this is the first vehicle that will use the SD card reader rather than the PCMCIA slot for loading your digital music files. You'll even be able to store music from the card slot or the 6 CD changer onto the 4 gb Music Register!

I highly recommend you get the 321 Wheel Package. For under $2000 it's a lot of look - 19" AMG wheels, sculpted leather steering wheel with shift paddles, and special headlights and tail lights. It looks very custom!

Also, Airscarf, the best feature for any convertible, will debut on the 2009 SL. These vents in headrests blow heated air over your shoulders at low, medium or high speed. Airscarf can extend your top down season here in Atlanta to almost all year!

The 2009 SL is in production now and the release is scheduled for April. Right now they are sitting at the port in Germany awaiting the order to ship out! Let me know if you would like to be notified when these beauties arrive.

Labels: Future Models, SL-Class

I love the Panorama roof option. Photos recently hit the Internet of an SLK with a prototype of this option. This is a stunning option on the SL and makes the hardtop convertible experience even better. A great side effect of the Panorama roof is that the black glass roof gives most cars a really nice look. The S-Class and E-Class with this option are great examples of this. The car that would really look great with this option is the CLS. It would probably hurt back seat head room though...

Labels: Future Models, SLK-Class

At the Geneva auto show Mercedes-Benz showed off their new Vision GLK BLUETEC Hybrid. Based on the upcoming GLK-Class this concept combines a 2.2 liter BLUETEC diesel with a mild hybrid system to result in a stunning 40 mpg. The 2.2 liter diesel by itself is a great package with an output of 224 hp & 413 lb-ft of torque.

I'm a huge fan of diesels and I would love to see this motor with or without the hybrid in the GLK and next years C-Class for the US market. Based on Mercedes past launches I would expect to see the GLK BLUETEC available a few months after the gasoline powered GLK350 comes out this summer. The hybrid GLK will probably launch in 2009 or 2010 along with hybrid versions of several other Mercedes models.

Get in touch with me today to get on the list for the new GLK.

Labels: Diesel, Future Models, GLK-Class, Mercedes Technology

The Vision GLK was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show this week. This is will be Mercedes new small SUV - a little smaller than the ML but with styling more similar to the GL - hence the name. We expect it to be for sale in the US in early 2009 as a 2010 model. Most of the interior and navigation appear to be very similar to those found in the 2008 C-class. The auto show versions were powered by a new to the US market 2.2 Liter BLUETEC clean diesel rated at 168hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Based on the performance of our current ML and GL diesel models I would estimate this setup will get about 30mpg highway.

Labels: Future Models, GLK-Class

Labels: AMG, Future Models